The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection and Constellation Energy to maintain operations at Pennsylvania’s Eddystone Generating Station. Natural gas-fired Units 3 and 4 will now remain online from May 25, 2026, through August 22, 2026.
This federal intervention seeks to prevent regional blackouts during peak summer demand. Energy Secretary Chris Wright designated the units as essential dispatchable assets to mitigate supply-demand imbalances. The Mid-Atlantic grid currently faces a combination of accelerated generator retirements and rising electricity loads.